PA Gov. Shapiro's $1B housing plan targets 185K-home shortfall by 2035 via zoning changes, infrastructure, and parking reforms.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a comprehensive housing plan to tackle a projected 185,000-home shortfall by 2035, driven by a 40% drop in housing production since 2010. The plan, shaped by extensive public input, calls for $1 billion in debt-funded infrastructure investment, zoning reforms to allow accessory dwelling units and transit-oriented development, and elimination of mandatory parking requirements. It aims to boost construction, protect renters, and reduce homelessness, with priority for high-demand regions like Philadelphia and Harrisburg. While praised for its bold approach, the proposal faces pushback over borrowing concerns and local zoning control, with implementation requiring sustained collaboration and no fixed unit targets.